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The Pacific Community (SPC) is proud to support ECOP from Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) by providing exciting opportunities to contribute to critical ocean science and to represent the region on global platforms.
Two Expressions of Interest are now open for Pacific ECOPs to get involved in hands-on scientific research and international ocean advocacy.
1. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: One Ocean Science Congress and UN Ocean Conference (June 2025)
SPC invites ECOP from Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to take part in the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC) and the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC2025).
Objectives for Pacific ECOP participants:
- Deepen understanding of global achievements and challenges on key themes discussed in the 10 Ocean Panels, and those specific to regions worldwide.
- Share personal experiences while learning from diverse perspectives.
- Represent the Pacific ECOP network and advocate on behalf of youth from the Blue Pacific.
- Build professional networks and engage with experts and decision-makers on ocean-related issues.
Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=TVIh92DqSEC8RnV9S1-f6HgRFEujx1pCpobowwQXhS5UQUo1NFlZV0xZNllTN1dXUE1PRTBaSkgzNS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
2. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Kaiyo-maru Scientific Cruise on Tuna Ecology (September or October 2025)
SPC invites Pacific ECOP to take part in the upcoming 2025 Kaiyo-maru Scientific Cruise: researchers will embark on a scientific mission through remote oceanic waters during each leg.
Guided by senior scientists, Pacific ECOP participants will contribute to critical ocean research activities, including:
- Acoustic surveys
- Sampling and analysis of water, environmental DNA (e-DNA), plankton, and juvenile fish
- Deployment and operation of electronic equipment and net gears for data collection
Application Deadline: April 11, 2025
